Postgraduate Diploma - PD

Postgraduate Certificate - PC

Master of Science - MS

Level 7 Core

Level 7

Programme Structure

Applicants are required to have achieved an IELTs score a minimum of a 6.5 or equivalent English language Programme.

Applicants are required to have achieved an IELTs score a minimum of a 6.5 or equivalent English language Programme. Offerings: All

Applications will be especially welcomed from those who have at least one of the following: - A relevant first degree (such as a degree in criminology, social or political sciences) -Specific experience related to crime and security (such as police or military work) - Relevant professional qualifications In some circumstances applicants who do not possess the standard entry qualifications may be permitted to enrol on the MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert at the discretion of the course leader. Applications are welcomed from overseas students, and all applicants are considered on individual merit, without regard to gender, marital status, disability, race, ethnic origin, religion or social background. The course will be taught in English, and for those applicants whose native language is not English, evidence of proficiency in the English language will be required. The MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert in Financial Crime Investigation is tailored specifically for ‘in-service’ security professionals and those aspiring to work in this field. As outlined above applicants are required to possess an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (which is defined broadly to take into account the potential breath of interests of the students) but can include, criminology, police studies, criminal justice, security studies in a criminal justice or related social sciences discipline.

Applications will be especially welcomed from those who have at least one of the following: - A relevant first degree (such as a degree in criminology, social or political sciences) -Specific experience related to crime and security (such as police or military work) - Relevant professional qualifications In some circumstances applicants who do not possess the standard entry qualifications may be permitted to enrol on the MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert at the discretion of the course leader. Applications are welcomed from overseas students, and all applicants are considered on individual merit, without regard to gender, marital status, disability, race, ethnic origin, religion or social background. The course will be taught in English, and for those applicants whose native language is not English, evidence of proficiency in the English language will be required. The MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert in Financial Crime Investigation is tailored specifically for ‘in-service’ security professionals and those aspiring to work in this field. As outlined above applicants are required to possess an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (which is defined broadly to take into account the potential breath of interests of the students) but can include, criminology, police studies, criminal justice, security studies in a criminal justice or related social sciences discipline. Offerings: All

Critically demonstrate an understanding of the inter-related nature of terrorist organizations and illicit fund raising.

Critically assess the strategic approaches, the governing legislation, powers, procedures and the various investigation processes involved in financial investigation, proceeds of crime, asset recovery and money laundering

Discuss and explain the key challenges of investigating fraud in the private sector

Identify a range of research strategies and methods and reflexively assess the merits of each.

Examine the international context that influences national policy and develop an understanding of the history of the development of the discipline in the UK

Critically discuss the regulatory variances and their impact as it relates to Fraud investigations (Global/Local).

Critically analyse how performance in financial investigation is measured, taking into account the governance and the Judicial processes around confiscation and the re-use of Assets

Critically compare and contrast international and national counter measures and how they have attempted to utilize proactive financial intelligence.

Critically evaluate the role of the Financial Investigator and Financial Investigation Teams in effectively dealing with all levels of criminality including serious and organised crime

Critically engage with and scrutinize contemporary empirical research and best practice reports in the field of terrorist financing.

Critically evaluate the fraud strategy/fraud risk framework in both public and private sector organizations.

Demonstrate a critical understanding of the research designs, methodological choices, and validity of sources of empirical research and good/best practice guidance that seek to analyse and measure the performance of counter-terrorism interventions.

Independently engage with the subject literature, analyse and assess it to support critical and normative judgements within security studies and theories with relevant evidence and structured argument.

Critically discuss the value of collaboration and intelligence sharing in fraud investigations – (Global/Local).

Critically assess the impact of effective financial investigation, from the local to the international level and how this is enhanced by the multi-agency approach

Demonstrate the skills necessary to plan, conduct and report a research project.

Course Catalogue

Financial Crime Investigation - 36639 - MSc